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Defining philosophy is as difficult as trying to define love. The word philosophy is not much help. Philosophy is a combination of two Greek words, philein sophia, meaning lover of wisdom. In ancient times a lover of wisdom could be related to any area where intelligence was expressed. This could be in business, politics, human relations, or carpentry and other skills.
Abstract: Philosophy, philosophical inquiry, and the main branches of philosophy are characterized. What is Philosophy? The derivation of the word philosophy from the Greek is suggested by the following words and word-fragments. A suggested definition for our beginning study is as follows. Philosophy is the systematic inquiry into the principles and presuppositions of any field of study.